Global Mobility Manager

Leonardo UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aerospace company is seeking a Global Mobility Manager to enhance talent mobility and compliance. This role includes advising on immigration and managing global policies. The ideal candidate should excel in managing international mobility and have strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Up to 15% employer contribution pension

Free mental health and financial support

Bonus scheme for all employees

Access to online courses

Referral programme rewards

Annual flexible benefits allowance

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in managing global mobility and UK immigration activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Support global mobility strategy aligned with business needs.
• Advise leadership on compliance risks.
• Lead immigration programmes ensuring global compliance.

Skills

Managing global mobility

International travel compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Leonardo UK Ltd seeks a Global Mobility Manager to shape and execute Global Mobility strategy, advise senior leadership, manage global policies, and ensure compliance across immigration, tax, and social security frameworks. These areas of expertise also have a compliance focus on Business Travel and UK Inbound Immigration.

This role can be based near any of our UK locations with a mixture of home working and travel to other UK offices as required.

Responsibilities

• Support global mobility strategy aligned with business needs
• Advise leadership on mobility trends and compliance risks
• Support the management of vendor relationships and technology platforms
• Lead immigration programmes and ensure global compliance
• Oversee end-to-end assignment lifecycle and payroll processes
• Enhance employee experience for international assignees
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, and Talent teams

What You Bring

• Extensive expertise of managing global mobility, international travel and UK immigration activities within an international company
• Confident in working autonomously with a deep understanding of international compliance and sponsorship
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-volume environments across a wide global reach
• Analytical mind set with flexible and effective communication skills
• Culturally sensitive

Be part of a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will shape global talent mobility and create meaningful impact across borders.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

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Primary Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Additional Locations: GB - Basildon, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Lincoln, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid